2000
#87,729
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 197
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Hertrich
An Americanized German surname derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 220 Americans carry the last name Hertrich. That puts it at #100,469 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,557,974 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Hertrich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
220
1 in 1,557,974
Census rank
#100,469
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
192
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 192 bearers of the surname Hertrich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 100469th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Hertrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Hertrich
The surname Hertrich originates from Germany, specifically from the region of Bavaria. It first appeared in historical records during the medieval period, around the 13th century. The name is derived from the Old German words "herti" meaning "brave" and "rihhi" meaning "powerful" or "rich".
Hertrich is believed to have been initially used as a descriptive name, referring to individuals who were considered brave and powerful. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations. In some early records, the name was also spelled as Hertryche or Hertriche.
One of the earliest known references to the name Hertrich can be found in the historical Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dating back to the 13th century. This suggests that the name had already gained prominence in certain parts of Germany during that era.
In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname Hertrich was Johann Hertrich (1528-1594), a German theologian and reformer from Nuremberg. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement and authored several works on religious subjects.
Another prominent figure was Christoph Hertrich (1663-1728), a German architect and master builder who designed numerous churches and public buildings in the Baroque style. Some of his notable works include the Church of St. Michael in Bamberg and the Benedictine Abbey in Neresheim.
In the 19th century, Johann Georg Hertrich (1807-1881) was a German painter and lithographer who specialized in portraiture and historical scenes. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and his works were widely exhibited during his lifetime.
Towards the end of the 19th century, Carl Hertrich (1852-1894) was a German industrialist and entrepreneur who played a key role in the development of the German glass industry. He founded the Hertrich Glass Factory in Boppard, which became one of the leading producers of glassware in the region.
Another notable individual with the surname Hertrich was Max Hertrich (1866-1932), a German politician and economist. He served as a member of the Reichstag (German Parliament) and was involved in various economic and social reforms during the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hertrich
Among Census respondents with the surname Hertrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Hertrich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Hertrich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.2% · 177
- Two or more races4.2% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.1% · 4
- Black or African American0.5% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.5% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Hertrich
Hertrich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#95,115
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 192
-5 bearers (-2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Down 7,386 places
2020
#100,469
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 192
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 5,354 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #87,729 | 197 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #95,115 | 192 | 0.07 | -5 bearers (-2.5%) | Down 7,386 places |
| 2020 | #100,469 | 192 | 0.06 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 5,354 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Hertrich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #95,115 | #100,469 | -5.6% |
| Count | 192 | 192 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.06 | -8.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Hertrich bearers went from 192 to 192 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 5,354 positions in the national ranking, going from #95,115 to #100,469.
FAQ
Hertrich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Hertrich?
Name Census estimates that about 220 living Americans carry the surname Hertrich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,557,974 residents.
How common is Hertrich?
Hertrich ranks #100,469 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 192 people with the surname Hertrich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (220), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.06 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.06 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Hertrich.
Has Hertrich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Hertrich went from 192 recorded bearers to 192. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #95,115 to #100,469.
What does the Census say about the background of Hertrich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Hertrich, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Hertrich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.2% (177 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Hertrich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.2%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Hertrich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Hertrich mean?
An Americanized German surname derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Hertrich (0.06 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Hertrich?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Hertrich on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.